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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: Stig / Major Tom on September 28, 2013, 01:24:08 AM
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Who makes the best battery for our scoots...
I have a year old LIKE 200i getting ready for very cold weather riding & starting (!) - might look at a new/better battery.
And a good battery charger ?- seems mine came with a plug for one.
Suggestions please?
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Who makes the best battery for our scoots...
I have a year old LIKE 200i getting ready for very cold weather riding & starting (!) - might look at a new/better battery.
And a good battery charger ?- seems mine came with a plug for one.
Suggestions please?
Yuasa brand, and get the biggest that will fit...
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might look at a new/better battery
If budget allows, consider being a "guinea pig" tester for a lithium battery (http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-battery/li-ion-motorcycle-battery/shorai-vs-ballistic-li-ion-motorcycle-battery.htm) . . PartsForScooters (http://www.partsforscooters.com/search-results?keywords=lithium).
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Stig, I would think as often as you ride, with a fuel injected engine and with a battery only a year old, you should have no problems. I still have the original battery in my '05 People 150 and I road it through the winter of 2011/2012 without any problems, and it is carbureted. I'm guessing the winters here in Iowa aren't much different than those in Ohio. Ride brother, ride! ;)
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If budget allows, consider being a "guinea pig" tester for a lithium battery (http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-battery/li-ion-motorcycle-battery/shorai-vs-ballistic-li-ion-motorcycle-battery.htm) . . PartsForScooters (http://www.partsforscooters.com/search-results?keywords=lithium).
Very expensive... it's like buying a silver spoon... serves the same purpose...
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Stig, I agree with Calothrix your battery is still new enough to withstand the winter with the use of a battery tender. My Like has not shown even the slightest problem with starting and always cranks well even after sitting a couple of days. I have heard that the original batteries should go at least 3 years and with a tender 5 years.
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I spoke with a distributor for lithium motorsports batteries. He thinks they're a fantastic product, but he also thinks the training and dealer support to maintain these high tech batteries isn't widespread enough yet. If you forget to turn off the ignition and run down the battery, then you will need the smart charger to revive it.
He thinks they are more useful for race bikes that need to save weight. Maybe in a few years they will be much cheaper and much more common.
I like Vivo's bigger battery idea if you really want a new battery. A bigger battery that stays more full between charges will last longer. A thinner when cold synthetic oil like 5W40 is a good idea too, as it is easier for the engine to turn over and start lubrication.
But like the others have said, the current battery is sufficient unless there are signs it cannot turn the motor over reliably.
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If budget allows, consider being a "guinea pig" tester for a lithium battery (http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-battery/li-ion-motorcycle-battery/shorai-vs-ballistic-li-ion-motorcycle-battery.htm) . . PartsForScooters (http://www.partsforscooters.com/search-results?keywords=lithium).
x2 I got me a 7lb its the biggest that fits my scoot. better then the little 4lb
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I had two OEM batteries in my like fail during last year's winter. I live in San Jose, CA where winters for the most part are mild. The dealer is disgust replaced with a Yusa battery and so far it has worked flawlessly. Thankfully each replacement I received was covered under warranty at no cost to me. I have used Yuasa in most of the motorcycles I have owned without fail.